Hollandaise Eggs Benedict
Ingredients:
- 4 English muffins, split
- 8 slices Canadian bacon
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Fill a large saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter and then remove from heat.
- Add egg yolks and whisk vigorously for 1 minute.
- Place the bowl over the saucepan of simmering water and continue whisking until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook Canadian bacon over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
- In a separate saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and white vinegar and bring to a simmer.
- Crack one egg into a small bowl and then gently pour it into the simmering vinegar-water mixture. Cook for 3 minutes and then remove with a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining eggs.
- To assemble, toast English muffins and place a slice of Canadian bacon on each half. Top with a poached egg and a spoonful of hollandaise sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Hollandaise Eggs Benedict!